Certainly. Wearing a helmet while driving a motorcycle provides crucial protection for your head in the event of a crash. Helmets are designed to absorb and distribute the force of impact, reducing the risk of head injuries, including traumatic brain injuries and fatalities. Research consistently shows that helmets save lives and reduce the severity of head injuries in motorcycle accidents. Therefore, wearing a helmet is a critical safety measure for all motorcycle riders to minimize the risk of serious harm in the event of a crash.
Kinda...I think it is all personal opinion. There should be no law requiring you wear it...your not hurting neone but yourself.
I agree. It is a personal choice.
I also agree it should be a personal choice. Except where I live and anywhere else in the world where annual registration is largely made up of a mandatory insurance premium (ACC in New Zealand)
I pay $405 dollars a year to register my bike. If helmets were not mandatory, It would give the penny-pinching little (word I can't write in Wiki Answers) an excuse to charge closer to $1000!
"Will" is a poor word.
For a helmet to bring any benefit you have to hit your head.
If you don't hit your head, it can't help you.
If you hit another part of your body, it can't help you.
But about 60% of motorcycle fatalities are from head injuries.
So if you do come off your bike, the chances of a helmet saving your life are quite high.
There's no solid answer to that. Some places do have mandatory helmet laws, others don't care. Some require people below a certain age to wear a helmet, while legal adults are free to choose. You have to check your local regulations.
In my opinion, it's always a good idea to wear a helmet. For what they cost, and how they are to wear, they're excellent protection.
The history of motorcycle helmet laws in the United States is characterized by change. In 1967, to increase motorcycle helmet use, the federal government required the states to enact helmet use laws in order to qualify for certain federal safety programs and highway construction funds. The federal incentive worked. By the early 1970s, almost all the states had universal motorcycle helmet laws. Michigan was the first state to repeal its law in 1968, beginning a pattern of repeal, reenactment, and amendment of motorcycle helmet laws. In 1976, states successfully lobbied Congress to stop the Department of Transportation from assessing financial penalties on states without helmet laws.
No state has a universal bicycle helmet law. Only 21 states and the District of Columbia have statewide bicycle helmet laws, and they apply only to young riders (often riders younger than 16). Local ordinances in a few other states require bicycle helmets for some or all riders.
Low-power cycle is a generic term used by the Institute to cover motor-driven cycles, mopeds, scooters, and various other 2-wheeled cycles excluded from the motorcycle definition. While state laws vary, a cycle with an engine displacement of 50 cubic centimeters or less, brake horsepower of 2 or less, and top speeds of 30 mph or less typically is considered a low-power cycle. Twenty-three states have motorcycle helmet laws that cover all low-power cycles. Twenty-four states and the District of Columbia have laws that cover some low-power cycles.
Yes or no - it's subject to state and local laws.
Basically, the answer is yes. Wearing a bike helmet when cycling is important as a standard precaution from accidents and injuries that may happen. In some cities, there are laws governing the bike helmet which requires people to wear bike helmet when cycling. These laws are especially ordered for children under 18 years old.
It depends on local laws where you live, but it is always a good idea to wear a helmet.
In several countries, yes. Either all people, or only minors depending on where you are, must wear a helmet while using a bicycle.
In many (such as the Netherlands), it is not required.
Depends on where you are and your age, the rules aren't the same everywhere.
There's no single answer to that, as the laws are different from place to place, sometimes also dependent on the age of the rider. Minors might be required to wear helmets while legal adults may not be.
Wearing a motorcycle helmet is highly crucial for one's safety while riding a motorcycle. It can save one's life if one gets into a crash or accident.
Pros: When you crash it well save your life. Cons: None
I think that a motorcycle helmet would be a good present for your husband, because it would reignite his love for what he used to do. I think that it would brighten up his life and yours also.
No, riding a motorcycle will not increase your life insurance premiums unless you race the motorcycle or participate in organized driving events (such as autocross, high performance driving events, drag racing, etc). If you do participate in such events or race the motorcycle, you should contact an independent life insurance agent who can shop your case for the best offer. Most insurance companies will offer coverage if your driving history is good, but some may require a "flat extra" which is an extra flat charge for each thousand dollars of insurance coverage. The flat extra may be temporary (such as 3 or 5 years) or permanent.
Ive read and been told both that once the helmet has been dropped on a hard surface, you need to replace it. I would say if you have dropped it many times from a substantial level on a hard surface, its probably a good idea to replace the helmet. IF you have cracks anywhere replace it. If you are doubting the durability then replace it. Hope that helps.
Whether or not you are legally required to wear a helmet is a matter of state law. Each state has different requirements, with some states requiring you wear a helmet if you are over 18, over 21, or if you do not have medical insurance.Do I need to wear a helmet?In states with a helmet law, yes. Depending on the state law, you may be cited and it may or may not be a moving violation.In states without a helmet law, the choice is yours to makeBut it will interfere with my hearing!If it covers your ears it will reduce your hearing ability.But it's too heavy!A 5 pound helmet on your head becomes a 300 pound object upon impact. The neck is the weakest link on the human body. Wearing a helmet may save your life in an accident, or it may cause injury. That is why the choice should be up to each rider.In the UK you must wear a motorcycle helmet when using your motor bike on a public road or highway (the rules are different when use is on private land).If you have an accident on a motorcycle and you are not wearing a helmet - you are still likely to receive compensation if the RTA was not your fault, but the amount of compensation will be reduced as you will have been seen to have contributed to your own injuries - this is known as contributory negligence. See the related link for an explanation of contributory negligence.
Risk of accidents while driving is an integral part of everyday life for many people, as driving is a common activity with inherent risks.
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everybodyd is propietry of his life and that is not the answer of that they are bad persons
Do you need life insurance for motorcycle rider in Texas? As a life insurance agent, I am not aware of any State law that requires you to have "life insurance" for a motorcycle rider. Is life insurance a good idea for a rider?? Oh yeah, most definitely!
Yes it is. I can think of two people who were hurt while on a horse because they didn't have on a helmet. One was the actor George Reeves ( he played Superman) and had a horse accident while jumping and was paralyzed the rest of his life ( he is now dead). Another was a girl I had in a special education class who suffered brain damage and was unable to speak or move after the accident. So, it is smart to wear a helmet.
It could have a very serious effect if you have an accident while intoxicated.